Digital Printing-Wide Format - Flatbed

In March I flew to Kansas City for the judging of the In-Print 2022 contest. Though overall entries were down, wide-format inkjet entries remained strong. That's in line with new IPI research, which shows that 81% of in-plants provide wide-format printing services, up from 77% two years ago.

When Gary Warren got wind of a major, multi-phase project that entailed repurposing Fayetteville State University’s library, the in-plant stepped in to produce and install the graphics for this project.

The X-98 takes Xante's proven UV print technology to the next level with a larger bed size, doubling the size of its other flatbed UV products.

The 330 Series incorporates “Mimaki Weaving Dot Technology,” a printing technology that changes the order of ink droplet placement depending on printing conditions. This suppresses the unexpected occurrence of streaks or uneven printing.

Wide-format printers view 2022 with a mix of optimism and realism. They expect to grow and see opportunity in a broad range of products. But they also expect supply shortages and labor shortages.

Roland DGA, a provider of large-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters, has launched its redesigned online store. The e-commerce portal has received a total makeover, resulting in a new look, more intuitive navigation, and a faster, simpler purchasing and check-out process.

EFI Connect attracted printing industry leaders from across the globe to Las Vegas for the 22nd edition of the conference. The event featured speakers from EFI, eProductivity Software, IT Strategies, and more.

The latest addition to Xante's UV flatbed printer lineup, the Xante X-55, boasts a larger bed size and doubles the production speeds of Xante's other flatbed UV products.

IPI Editor Bob Neubauer recently visited Konica Minolta’s new Client Experience Center, a high-tech demonstration, training, and meeting facility designed to be more than just a demo center. Here’s a look inside.

With new categories such as social distancing signage, the wide-format sector has evolved throughout the pandemic and is expected to grow with even more applications. At drupa 2024, the key manufacturers will showcase a multitude of applications.